* “To Be Sold” Exhibition – Enslaved Labor and Slave Trading in the Antebellum South
African American Research Library and Cultural Center – Gallery C
Age group: Tweens Teens New Adults Kids Families Everyone Adults event type: Exhibit
The African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC) presents the
exhibition, “To Be Sold: Enslaved Labor and Slave Trading in the Antebellum South”
*Dr. Niara Sudarkasa Memorial Scholarship – Open to Graduate Students
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
Age group: Adults event type: Information Table/Grab & Go
The award supports graduate students pursuing advanced research in anthropology,
Africana/African American studies, African diaspora, educational leadership, or related
fields. Deadline: 12/31/2025
*Gallery Walk of the “To Be Sold” Exhibition
Friday, December 12: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
Age group: Tweens Teens New Adults Adults
event type: Exhibit
Delve into the harrowing realities of the domestic slave trade in the American South with
archivist Erin Purdy.
*Soulful Christmas Concert 2025 – Presented by AARLCC & Hued Songs
Friday, December 12: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center – Auditorium,Lobby
Age group: Tweens Teens Preschool New Adults Kids Families Everyone Adults
event type: Performances – Dance, Concerts & Theater
Soulful Christmas is a holiday celebration for all, featuring music, storytelling, and
community.
*Soulful Christmas Concert 2025 – Presented by AARLCC & Hued Songs
Saturday, December 13: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center – Auditorium
Age group: Tweens Teens Preschool New Adults Kids Families Everyone Adults
event type: Performances – Dance, Concerts & Theater, Arts & Cultural
Soulful Christmas is a holiday celebration for all, featuring music, storytelling, and
Community.
Saturday, December 13: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center – Youth Service Story Room
Age group: Tweens Preschool Kids Families
event type: Literacy/Learning Services, Clubs & Groups, Books
Read to a therapy dog at the library!
*Super STEM Engineering Explorers – Family Science Saturdays @ AARLCC
Saturday, December 13: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center – Dianne Bienes Seminar Room # 1
Age group: Tweens Teens Kids Families
event type: Workshop, Technology, Class, Books
Join us and engineer a Wiggle Art Bot; Mix chemicals that fizz, bubble & change colors,
Build your own hydraulic claw, and much more
*Soulful Christmas – A Community Day of Celebration
Saturday, December 13: 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center – Café, Ellyn F. Walters Conference
Room, Gallery B, Harambee Room, Lobby, Michael Bienes Seminar Room #2
Age group: Tweens Toddlers Teens Preschool New
Adults Kids Families Everyone Babies/Infants Adults
event type: Arts & Cultural
A community celebration with festivities and fun for the entire community.
*Stories That Shape Us – Storytelling, identity, and creative writing.
Monday, December 15: 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center – Dianne Bienes Seminar Room #
Age group: Tweens Teens Kids
event type: Literacy/Learning Services, Class, Books
Teen Advisory Board Program (TAB) Goal: Help youth explore their personal stories and build confidence in sharing them.
For registration and additional information call (954) 357-6282